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Another Newbie with some questions
Hi there, I was diagnosed a month ago with Invasive Ductal Carcinoma in my right breast following my first Breast Screen appointment. My lump is Grade 2, 19mm and positioned at 10 o'clock and 5cm fro...
Hi! Welcome and you are right Dr Google at this early stage in particular will only do your head in, so smart to keep away. Here's a link from the BCNA website to help you understand the type of breast cancer you have been diagnosed with
https://www.bcna.org.au/understanding-breast-cancer/types-of-breast-cancer/
As to comparing yourself with your friend - we all have the diagnosis of Breast Cancer but from thereon it is very individual and it will depend on pathology reports, mainly after surgery as to the next course of treatment.
As to Breast care nurse, a lot depends on where you are located, if they are attached to the Hospital and or surgeon
Hope that helps
https://www.bcna.org.au/understanding-breast-cancer/types-of-breast-cancer/
As to comparing yourself with your friend - we all have the diagnosis of Breast Cancer but from thereon it is very individual and it will depend on pathology reports, mainly after surgery as to the next course of treatment.
As to Breast care nurse, a lot depends on where you are located, if they are attached to the Hospital and or surgeon
Hope that helps